Materia Medica of Food Guidebook: Summary
This guide surveys the therapeutic properties of some of the most common nutrient-rich foods available in North America and provides tools to personalize nutrient plans.
This guide answers the following questions:
- Which foods are the best sources of essential nutrients?
- How much of each nutrient does our body need daily?
- How do we know which nutrients are in foods?
Food Monographs
Food monographs are not widely available for fresh and bulk whole foods.
The monographs prepared in this guide feature commonly available foods which provide maximum nutrient density, an important consideration for therapeutic application in making dietary recommendations.
Nutrient Charts
Useful nutrition reference charts are linked throughout the book and are provided separately in the appendix for quick reference.
Create Therapeutic Food Plans
This guide provides all the information you need in one place to confidently create any therapeutic food plan with confidence and success.
Plus, health benefits of specific nutrients, food history, tips on selection, storage and nutrient rich preparation methods of foods.
This comprehensive guide is referenced with the latest clinical and research evidence from top up to date sources in this revised edition.
